Reverse Gear Selection

[andy-integrale]

My dad has just (yesterday) collected an 05 Mondeo 2.0 TDCI with 44K on it.

Having great difficulty selecting reverse. I can just about do it but my mum finds it impossible. The gearbox seems slightly heavy all round compared to my wife's S max with the same engine.

Just searching around on the internet it would seem that there may be a few causes

1. Gearbox oil change required
2. Lack of lubrication on input shaft
3. Misaligned linkages

He is going to take it back to the independent dealer he had it from (only yesterday) but has anyone got an opinion or seen this fault before?

Help appreciated. He's in his 70's and is pestering about it.....

Cheers

[stevieturbo]

Either way, whether they like it or not, the dealer will have to warranty it.


will reverse select with the engine off ?

[andy-integrale]

Thats a good question, I will get him to check tomorrow.

[Auntieroll]

Might be worth checking the gearbox oil level if all gears are difficult to engage.
Linkage could also be a possible cause,either way take it back to the dealer.

[andy-integrale]

Thanks guys, still stiff with the engine off so I guess that rules out any clutch issues.

Looks to be lubricant/link related.

[CNHSS1]

my wifes 05 mondingo tdi is the same, as was the only other one of that age ive driven. Not helpful though i realise lol